Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE (£17,734 - £18,478 Pro Rata) – SAT B
• Term Time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Close Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2026

• The Holmesdale School

• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE

• £17,734 - £18,478 Pro Rata

• 30 hours per week

• , Mon-Fri

• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks)

• ASAP Start date

• Interviews: ASAP

We have a new opportunity to appoint a caring and supportive individual as a Teaching Assistant.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.

You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils to understand instructions and independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all pupils.

The successful candidate would need to have:

• Experience of working with children in a similar environment;
• A good general education including English, Maths and Science GCSE’s;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Evidence of other TA related qualifications or training, and experience of supporting those with specific learning difficulties would be an advantage.

Please visit for more about our school.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?